Making Music Together!
The DYSO Program is a comprehensive musical training program for students in the Decatur area who play orchestral instruments. It is focused on building musical excellence at all stages of musical development by placing students in an encouraging and collaborative environment and presenting them with appropriate musical challenges using high-quality musical repertoire. Instruction is directed by a staff of experienced and dynamic music educators and draws from the resources of the prestigious Millikin University School of Music and the Millikin/Decatur Symphony Orchestra.
Spring 2023
- Rehearsals take place Monday evenings from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in Kirkland Fine Arts Center at Millikin University. Tuition is $52 per semester (scholarships available).
- Auditions: January 17, 2023 (Perkinson Music Center)
The Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra is supported by Millikin University, the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur, and Decatur School District #61.
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Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra (DYSO)
The DYSO is high-quality ensemble of area orchestral musicians who are selected by audition and wish to develop their musical skills beyond their curricular music programs. Students rehearse well-known symphonic repertoire under the direction of Dr. Neal Smith, Coordinator of Music Education for the Millikin University, School of Music. Membership is open to music students in grades 6 through 12 who have had at least one year of experience playing an instrument.
Rehearsals take place Monday evenings from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in Kirkland Fine Arts Center at Millikin University. Tuition is $52 per semester (scholarships available).
The Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra is supported by Millikin University, the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur, and Decatur School District #61.
DYSO Staff
- Neal Smith, Music Director and Conductor
- Amy Catron, String Coach
- Aaron Villarreal, Percussion Coach
22-23 Performance Schedule:
Monday, November 21st at 7pm
Fall Concert
TBA
PASS Concert with Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (Kirkland Stage)
Sunday, April 16 at 2pm
Spring Concert (Kirkland Stage)
